Family heirlooms can come out of the closet for a popular antiques roadshow event on Canvey this weekend.

Residents on the island are expected to queue up to have their items evaluated for a cost of £1 at the Heritage Centre in Canvey Road, Canvey.

The event is from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday and evaluations are carried out by Leigh antiques expert Peter Stacey.

Heritage Centre secretary Rosemary DeBoise said: "We do this event once a year when Peter volunteers his services.

"As in previous years, we're expecting the event to be very popular.

"All the money raised goes towards the upkeep of the heritage centre."

For more information call Rosemary on 01268 694317.

Published Friday October 18, 2002

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